Bickel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bickel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Moorestown, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $13,827. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$13,827
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,500 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 19 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Bickel Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bickel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $26,827 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $15,173 |
| New York | 3 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Horticulture Society - Workforce Development | Operating expenses support | $13,827 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating expenses support | $11,000 |
| Philabundance | Operating expenses support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Operating expenses support | $5,173 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | Operating expenses support | $5,000 |
| Baby 2 Baby | Operating expenses support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of South Jersey | Operating expenses support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operating expenses support | $5,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | Operating expenses support | $5,000 |
| City Teaching Alliance | Operating expenses support | $4,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center Philadelphia | Operating expenses support | $3,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservancy | Operating expenses support | $3,000 |
| DC Prep | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| Kip DC | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| Paws Philadelphia | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| The Loveland Foundation | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| Girls Who Code | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| Manna Pa | Operating expenses support | $2,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | Operating expenses support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Bickel
Questions people ask
Does Bickel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bickel Family Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bickel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Bickel (President).
What does Bickel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.